Anthony Steel
Biography
Anthony Steel was an English actor and singer who became a leading man in British films of the 1950s. Born in Chelsea in 1920, he served in the Second World War before deciding on an acting career. He signed a long-term contract with the Rank Organisation and was trained at its charm school, starting with small parts. His breakthrough came with The Wooden Horse (1950). Where No Vultures Fly (1951) was Britain's most popular film that year and the Royal Command Performance selection, establishing him as a box office draw. In 1952, British exhibitors ranked him fourth among British stars. He also appeared in Laughter in Paradise (1951) and Another Man's Poison (1951), supporting Bette Davis. Later credits included Winnetou: The Red Gentleman (1964) and Anzio (1968). In 1954 he had a UK hit with West of Zanzibar. He worked in television and theater, and his final role was in a 1989 pantomime, Cinderella. He died in 2001.
80years old at death
- Born London
- Died London
- Star sign: GeminiFirst day of the sign, on the Taurus cusp
- Also credited as Anthony Maitland Steel
Movie Career
- Films
- 6
- Career span
- 30 years1951 to 1981
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Beyond film
Steel recorded a version of the title track from West of Zanzibar in 1954 with the vocal group The Radio Revellers, and it reached No. 11 on the UK Singles Chart.
A role that slipped away
Steel tested for a part in Walt Disney's Treasure Island in 1950, but the test was unsuccessful and he did not get the part.
Early training
Steel received his training at Rank's "charm school" and was given a gradual buildup through small parts in several films, beginning with Saraband for Dead Lovers in 1948.
Anthony Steel movies on Netflix
Best known for
The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.
Worked with
Anthony Steel shares two films with Patrick Magee, and one with each of the others. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
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Vincent Price's page
Donald Pleasence's page
Robert Mitchum's page
Bette Davis's page
Guy HamiltonDirector, 1 film, 1980
All films by Guy Hamilton
All films by Roy Ward Baker
Duilio ColettiDirector, 1 film, 1968
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